(a) whether the Government has received any proposal of a new train to link Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh to New Delhi and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether a coach has been disconnected which was connected for Ambikapur station; and
(c) if so, the time when it was disconnected along with the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a) Yes, Madam. A proposal for connecting Ambikapur in Sarguja District with Delhi has been received from the Hon’ble MP. However, at present, it is not feasible to provide a direct train service between Ambikapur and Delhi due to operational and resource constraints.
(b) No coach has been disconnected for Ambikapur.
(c) Does not arise.
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